GumboBC

I often here people talk about how important the "intangibles" are for a player. And how some players have "it." Whatever "it" is..........

But, I never here anyone say we need to sign or draft a player because of his intagibles or because of "it". Why is that?

These same people that are in love with intangibles and "it" are also the first ones to criticize players for a lack of athleticism. For example: Ambrose and Fred Thomas. Do they not have intangibles or "it"?

What's more important to you guys that place a lot of value in intangibles and "it"?

Is true talent more important or are intagibles and "it" more important?

It seems to me that athleticism is much more important than any intangible. The best players in the league are the best because of speed and talent. Not any intangible.

For example:

1. Randy Moss
2. Ray Lewis
3. Terelll Owens
4. Marvin Harrison
5. Mike Vick

I could go on and on with that list. But, it's pretty clear to me that intangibles are overrated.

For every one exception to the rule, I can name 10 players that athleticism is more important than intangibles or "it".

I will say that the one postion where atleticism is the least important is probably at QB. But, I don't think it's any intangible or "it" that has anything to do with a QB's success. I think it's hard work and preparation. The kind Petyon manning puts in. Also, the system has a lot to do with how successful a QB is.

So, how important are intagibles and "it"???




[Edited on 19/6/2004 by GumboBC]